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AR04 CAB

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,115 mi
Last recorded102,115 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 CAB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 102,115 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 97,819 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 95,471 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 95,471 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 90,997 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 90,997 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 84,783 miles

o/s/f brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 18 Jun 2009 78,731 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 78,731 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 65,057 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 52,694 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs & pads slightly worn

Fail 27 Jun 2007 52,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs & pads slightly worn

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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AR04 CAB is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 98,966 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AR04 CAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AR04 CAB registered?

AR04 CAB is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 16 July 2004.

Is AR04 CAB safe to buy?

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